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Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves, often to achieve a body image which they distortedly see as attractive. It often begins in young people for various reasons and those suffering from anorexia undergo extreme weight loss reaching body weights of as low as 20% below their ideal weight, at times even lower.
Although an individual suffering from anorexia may be extremely underweight, he or she is convinced that he or she needs to lose even more weight. The most common ways to lose weight which are adopted by individuals suffering from anorexia include excessive exercise, intake of laxatives and not eating.
Anorexia is commonly triggered by an unwarranted fear (phobia) of being overweight which may transmit an undesired image of the individual suffering from anorexia to others members of the society. An individual who suffers from anorexia comes to actually see himself or herself in need to lose weight even when his or her body is clearly underweight. This distorted perception is normally related to the deeper root causes which may have caused the individual to engage in this behaviour.
Here at Salus Wellness we have several therapists and practitioners who specialise in helping people overcome Anorexia and therefore we would recommend that, if you or anyone you know suffers from anorexia feel free to call now for a free 20 minute consultation.
